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Jeremy Hefner: Elects to retire from baseball
Jeremy Hefner has decided to retire from baseball, ending his 10-year professional career.Hefner has been unable to recover after tearing his rotator cuff this past summer, which seems to be the reason he's calling it a career. The right-hander played just two seasons in the majors, in which he went 8-15 with a 4.65 ERA over 36 starts for the Mets. Hefner signed a minor league contract with the Cardinals last winter and spent the 2016 season at Triple-A Memphis.
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Cardinals' Jeremy Hefner: Out 6-to-8 weeks
Jeremy Hefner is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks with shoulder inflammation.Hefner underwent Tommy John surgery in 2013 and 2014. He was able to return to action in Triple-A Memphis this season. He had a 3.50 ERA through his first eight starts before giving up 12 earned runs over his previous two outings. He hopes to return to action in August.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Cardinals' Jeremy Hefner: Working way back from Tommy John surgery
Jeremy Hefner has given up four runs in 6.2 innings with just two strikeouts this spring.Hefner's results hardly matter as it's his first game action since Tommy John surgery in October 2014. He'll likely need extensive time in the majors to get back to his previous form.